Therapists in San Diego, CA

Welcome! My name is Jazmine and I am an associate clinical social worker with Diaspora Therapy Group. I believe in providing individualized therapy unique to you and your needs. I use a solutions-focused, strengths-based approach to therapy, among other techniques, to really seek to learn and improve the outcomes of my patients. My experience is broad and includes outpatient care, non-profits, and educational systems. Above all else, my goal is to provide an environment ripe for learning, healing, challenging, and problem solving.

Is your child or adolescent struggling with anxiety, stress, or managing their emotions? Are you interested in taking a more peaceful/positive parenting approach in your parenting, but aren't sure how to make it work with your child?

Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.

Feeling on edge, racing thoughts, and low self-confidence are things you have become familiar with. Maybe you’re experiencing some life changes or maybe the coping skills you typically use just aren’t cutting it. Some days it feels like your worries, fears, and self-doubt are completely taking over. No matter how hard you try, you can't seem to shake the "What ifs." You want to get through your day without feeling completely overwhelmed by work, school, or caring for your children. You want to stop that little voice in your head that tells you that you’re not good enough.

My areas of expertise include: depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, self-esteem, trauma, codependency, and life stressors. Treatment is tailored to each individual person. A holistic therapy approach is utilized, which is the combination of contemporary and alternative treatments with evidence-based practices to assist a person in achieving balance in mind, body, and energy. A deeper understanding of the whole self can lead to increased self-awareness, self-esteem, self-acceptance, and emotional/physical well-being.

IS ANXIETY STEALING YOUR JOY? Do you suffer from anxiety, depression, panic attacks, feelings of loneliness and/or emptiness? Are you struggling with life changes, loss, feelings of hopelessness? Are you fearful about finding/losing love? Do you suffer with feelings of worthlessness or feel incapable of being loved? Healthy connections are a primary need that we all have. Healthy attachments help us regulate our emotions to live a joyful and peaceful life. Sometimes through life experiences, our ability to attach and connect in healthy ways gets disrupted, negatively impacting our lives and our ability to regulate our emotions.

It can often feel challenging to navigate life when you are unsure of your place in the world. Feeling lost in your identity can create intense feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, and depression. This can lead to feeling like you are on autopilot or like life is just passing you by. Whether you're feeling lost in your sexual orientation, gender identity, spirituality, or relationships, my hope is to help you find balance so that you can live a life that aligns with your values. Gaining insight, awareness, and confidence in who you are can help strengthen various systems in your life.

:: Freedom from toxic relationships :: I specialize in facilitating recovery from covert malignant narcissistic abuse - insidious emotional abuse from someone who initially presents as loving to you, but is pathologically deceitful, manipulative, verbally abusive & blames you for their repertoire of chronic destructive behaviors, while publicly presenting as charming, helpful & normal. The abuse you endure results in anxiety, depression, neurological damage, body pains/numbness, hyper vigilance, chronic fatigue, skin problems, rapid aging, gastrointestinal issues & other manifestations of trauma. You can heal & I can help.

Are you struggling in your relationships? Are you and your partner dealing with lack of intimacy, betrayal, addiction, or communication issues? I value effective & solution-focused therapy for couples. I help you make effective changes to feel more content and fulfilled in your relationships and life. It is a priority to understand how your background, identity, and relationships influence who you are in order to help you develop insight and useful strategies to improve your life and relationships. I practice Emotiion Focused Therapy (EFT) and have completed all 3 levels of Gottman Method training.

Transpersonal Relationship Growth was founded by myself, Dr Cheryl Demalignon in 1987. I have been helping individuals, couples and families to better their relationships by having them improve their personal identity and increase their self esteem. We attract those relationships with others that mirror our love or dislike for ourselves. The quality of your life, the things you chose to do that provide growth and meaningfulness determine the degree of harmonious interpersonal connections you establish with others.

I am passionate about working with people who have experienced trauma. As a person centered and trauma-informed therapist, I work to create a safe and judgment-free space where my client and I can walk along their healing journey together, gaining insight, learning coping skills, and building resiliency along the way.

As a licensed clinical social worker, I have been in the field of mental health with a focus on complex trauma and substance use since 2013. When partnering with someone in therapy, my focus is relearning to care for our wounded parts with love and empathy. My clinical experience is broad; most recently my work has been with intergenerational trauma, managing emotional flooding, attachment, and creating a culturally compassionate space for Native folks.

Are you currently trying to get sober? Or maybe you've been sober for a while but you still don't feel happy and you're wondering why. Do you have moments where you feel uncomfortable in your own skin, like you need some sort of relief, but you just don't know how to feel better? I can support you in building consistent coping tools to not only stay sober but find your joy living a life that feels meaningful to you.

Therapy is a powerful process of discovery and transformation. People begin therapy for many reasons. Maybe you currently feel stuck in negative beliefs, patterns, or behaviors. Or maybe you are looking for meaningful ways to change. Whatever your reason, we can work together to create long lasting change. Therapy can teach you how to be more compassionate towards yourself. You will discover and evaluate what is limiting your growth and well-being, and strive towards living a fulfilling and whole-hearted life.

Throughout my childhood and more formative years, I was under the impression that talking about mental health was considered to be a sign of weakness due to the narrative that had been passed down throughout many generations in my family. However, as I got older and began my journey to become a therapist, I realized that showing emotions is actually a sign of strength and courage, and that wholeness begins with vulnerability. I recognize that the desire to belong, be heard, and feel loved is universal, and my hope is that our time together in the therapeutic environment can be a safe space to honor these tenets.

I understand that it can be hard to ask for help and I applaud you for taking this step. I hope that I will be able to work with you, your child, or your family in finding the answers that you are seeking through the therapy process. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults and couples who are experiencing life stressors, depression, anxiety, Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), learning differences, addiction, anger, grief and bereavement, life transitions, family conflict, and personal growth. I look forward to working with you. Lea Zweig, PsyD PSY29254